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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
About C. diff infection caused by cephalexin treatment. You can also talk with your doctor to learn more about possible side effects of cephalexin in general. They may be able to tell you how long side effects may last.Learn more about some of the side effects cephalexin may cause.Blood disordersBlood disorders were serious side effects reported in studies of cephalexin tablet, capsule, and powder for suspension. These blood disorders were due to changes in various blood cell counts. Side effects from these blood disorders can range from mild to severe.Examples of these blood disorders include:neutropenia (low white blood cell count): symptoms may include fever, tiredness, and frequent infectionthrombocytopenia (low platelet count): symptoms may include bruising, bleeding, and tirednesshemolytic anemia (low red blood cell count): symptoms may include tiredness, fever, dizziness, and pale skinWhat might helpTalk with your doctor about all your health conditions and medications before starting cephalexin. These include prescriptions, supplements, and over-the-counter medications. If you have a bleeding problem, you could be at higher risk of these side effects. Also, if you take medications that affect bleeding, your risk of these side effects is higher. For these reasons, your doctor may have you complete certain blood tests before and during cephalexin treatment.Talk with your doctor if you develop any symptoms of blood disorders mentioned above. They will likely have you complete certain tests to check your blood cell counts. If the tests show that you have a blood disorder, they will discuss the best treatment option.C. diff infectionC. diff infection is a serious side effect reported in studies of cephalexin tablet, capsule, and powder for suspension. It also can occur with the use of other antibiotics. C. diff infection occurs when your body has too much bacteria in your intestines.Typically, C. diff infection is mild. Rarely, it may be severe or life threatening. A C. diff infection may occur at any time during antibiotic treatment, even after antibiotic medications are finished. Some reports note that a C. diff infection occurred more than 2 months after finishing the last dose of antibiotic treatment.C. diff infection may cause the following
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